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U.S. House · CA-21 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Jim Costa

Democratic candidate for California's 21st Congressional District

A third-generation Valley farmer and longtime legislator focused on reliable water, rural healthcare, agricultural jobs and affordable housing.

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DistrictCA-21
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Jim stands.

Officeholder position

Expand water storage and streamline project approvals

  • His water agenda combines investment in additional storage and infrastructure with faster project permitting to improve supplies for farms and communities

Officeholder proposal

Train more physicians for underserved communities

  • He backs the Expanding Medical Education Act to support medical training in underserved areas and address shortages of local doctors

Officeholder position

Finance affordable housing in rural communities

  • He supports affordable rental and homeownership programs, including rural housing assistance and financing for farmworker housing

Officeholder proposal

Update the immigration registry eligibility date

  • He supports a rolling seven-year residency threshold for registry eligibility, allowing qualifying long-term residents to pursue lawful permanent status

Officeholder proposal

Invest in university infrastructure and research capacity

  • He supports the BUILD Act's proposed university infrastructure investment to strengthen facilities and research opportunities at institutions serving disadvantaged students

Officeholder position

Expand farmers' access to conservation assistance

  • He backs conservation programs including EQIP and regional partnerships, and improved outreach so producers can obtain federal agricultural assistance

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026

    Accomplishment

    Secured funding for Reedley agricultural technology training

    Secured $2 million in federal funding for construction of Reedley College's AgTEC Innovation Center.

  2. 1978–1994

    Experience

    California assemblymember

    Served in the California Assembly.

  3. 1994–2002

    Experience

    California state senator

    Served in the California Senate.

  • Experience

    Valley farmer

    Grew up in a third-generation farming family.

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